Iggy Azalea has finally come out with some fresh new rap songs! But obviously there are controversies involved. Her much-delayed upcoming album, “In My Defense”, has been anticipated for a very long time. But what fans didn’t see coming was its explicitly graphic album cover. It depicts Azalea covered in blood at the scene of what […]By Anam Mahmood

Iggy Azalea has finally come out with some fresh new rap songs! But obviously there are controversies involved. Her much-delayed upcoming album, “In My Defense”, has been anticipated for a very long time. But what fans didn’t see coming was its explicitly graphic album cover. It depicts Azalea covered in blood at the scene of what looks like a murder.

The Australian star took to her social media pages on Monday to share the controversial artwork. It shows Iggy Azalea slumped against a car, apparently dead, with blood behind her head, as if she has been shot.

It’s no surprise that people were taken aback by all the blood and gore in the images. After she posted them, her followers bombarded her with messages, many of whom thought the cover was too graphic. The young female rapper has been involved in controversies in the past too, but it’s been a while since she has made any headlines. One of her fans wrote:

“Please don’t hate me but I don’t like it, you look dead”

While another added:

“But wait, this is sickening”.

Iggy Azalea Defends Album Cover

However, Azalea defended it as an expression of her true self. She said she was thrilled about the upcoming album, perhaps more so than she’s ever been about past music. She has put in a lot of hard work into “In My Defense” so it’s no surprise that she’s so proud of it. Moreover, she seems to think that “sickening” is a compliment. After all, the term “sick” can be interpreted in two completely different ways.

Followers have speculated what Iggy Azalea is trying to portray through this new music and the accompanying artwork. Music can obviously be interpreted in more than one ways but it’s always interesting to see where the artist was coming from. When asked whether the message is about re-birth, she responded:

It’s a statement about women not having the ability to defend themselves under public gaze, not rebirth. https://t.co/ZgdX5vw4LF

Her statement hints the kind of empowering message that might be expected from the album. If the album cover depicts vulnerability and weakness, then perhaps the message in the music will be able to show retaliation, strength and resilience. She’s undeniably passionate about the project and excited to share it with her fans. We hope the album will justify all this hype and break expectations.

I just saw my album packaging all finished in all physical formats and I feel tingly. Ahhhhh… satisfaction. Nothing better than an idea coming to life perfectly how you dreamt it up.

Female rapper Cardi B has been teasing her upcoming single, ‘Press‘ for a while now. We’ve gotten used to receiving a stream of rap singles from rappers like her; ones that usually go on to become hits and gain millions of views. And now, Cardi B is back with another one, which will probably also […]By Anam Mahmood

Female rapper Cardi B has been teasing her upcoming single, ‘Press‘ for a while now. We’ve gotten used to receiving a stream of rap singles from rappers like her; ones that usually go on to become hits and gain millions of views. And now, Cardi B is back with another one, which will probably also entail a highly explicit, sexually driven music video, reaching new heights of hedonism.

Besides, it doesn’t seem like the Nicki Minaj/Cardi B feud is ever truly going to end. Hence, it’s pretty much like an ever-going, eternal competition between those two for who creates the best music and generates the greatest following. Both rappers portray a sense of over-confident womanly power and no-fucks-given attitude through their music. Entertaining, admittedly, but perhaps the theme tends to get a tad bit repeated at times. It might as well be a competition for who has more haters, as both seem to have plenty.

Release Date for New Cardi B Single ‘Press’

As for Cardi B, the rapper finally revealed the release date for her new song. She announced that she’ll officially be dropping ‘Press’, this Friday (May 31). The first time she teased this song was back in December! The original snippet, in which she raps “Press, press, press, press/ Cardi don’t need more press,” has amassed more than 100 million views since it was posted. Needless to say, fans have been anticipating the music for what has probably seemed like forever.

Meanwhile, we still have to wait and see whether all the hype she created was worth the song yet to be released. Although, the picture she posted gives us a pretty good idea. It can be seen that her fans, at least, probably won’t be disappointed.

She made the official announcement via Instagram by sharing a photo of herself dressed in a racy cheetah-print full bodysuit. And as if that wasn’t enough, she’s also handcuffed in what looks like a courtroom. This may be a hint as to what the setup for the single’s forthcoming music video is going to entail.

Svetha Rao, better known as Raja Kumari, has brought a new voice to the music industry with her rich Indian heritage and cultural flair. The young female rapper recently dropped her second EP, ‘Bloodline’. Known for collaborating with artists like Gwen Stefani and Iggy Azalea, Kumari is breaking boundaries in hip-hop/rap music. The combination […]By Anam Mahmood

Svetha Rao, better known as Raja Kumari, has brought a new voice to the music industry with her rich Indian heritage and cultural flair. The young female rapper recently dropped her second EP, ‘Bloodline’. Known for collaborating with artists like Gwen Stefani and Iggy Azalea, Kumari is breaking boundaries in hip-hop/rap music.

The combination of hip-hop with rap gives her songs a unique spin. Moreover, as she likes to put it, her music has created a “bridge” between the East and the West.

As for ‘Bloodline’, it is a collection of five songs in total. It includes the hit single ‘Shook‘, which racked up nearly 3 million views on YouTube. The Grammy-nominated singer stated that the album was inspired by her Indian heritage and has “battle anthems”.

Story Behind Bloodline

This album is more than just a couple of rap songs. It seems to hold a lot of depth and meaning for Kumari, as she connects to people who may have the same background as her.

According to the singer, ‘Bloodline’ asks the question, ‘Who are you?’. In a press release, she said:

“It’s not just about your family line or your heritage. What are you willing to fight for?”

She said that the collection of songs was inspired by her time in India:

“These battle anthems are my story, my bloodline.”

Album Review

Basically, the EP features an eclectic take on hip-hop music. All five songs have a different message. The track ‘Robinhood‘ begins with some Indian-sounding music, as Kumari integrates her culture into the Western-style lyrics.

In the track “Karma“, a man’s voice shouts out:

“Make room for the queen of Hindustan
Stand up for the Daughter of the King”

This symbolizes what songwriter Raja Kumari wants to be portrayed as. Progressing with enthusiasm and purpose towards her career in music, she’s not afraid to express how she feels. She has wholeheartedly and unapologetically embraced her dual American-Indian identity. Moreover, she even spent a considerable amount of time living in India just to get closer to her roots. After finding the inspiration she was looking for, she released ‘Bloodline’, singing about her truth.

Meanwhile, the song ‘Still Care‘ is as empowering as catchy to listen to. The lyrics mainly remember a cheating ex as she blatantly points out “I know you still care”. She goes on to mention that she’s still attracted to him:

“Is it divine time?
Or is it imperfect timing?”

It’s definitely a worthwhile listen! As for “Born Hustla”, it’s a pure hustle song with some money-obsessed, lofty lyrics, as is typical of hip-hop/rap music. It adds another cool touch of upbeat and hip-hop rap to the new EP album:

“Mama said get out that bed and hurry
Gotta go make them dollas”

Consequently, Raja Kumari is set to play a series of live shows surrounding the EP’s release. She will be performing at Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the coming days.

Raja Kumari has brought a unique voice to the female rapper game in these past two years. Her cultural heritage and traditional references make her music stand out. Previously, she used to work as a songwriter for notable artists such as Iggy Azalea Fall Out Boy, etc. She has been steadily garnering a lot of success […]By Anam Mahmood

Raja Kumari has brought a unique voice to the female rapper game in these past two years. Her cultural heritage and traditional references make her music stand out. Previously, she used to work as a songwriter for notable artists such as Iggy Azalea Fall Out Boy, etc. She has been steadily garnering a lot of success and fame. Consequently, she’s set to perform at the iconic Roxy Theater this February.

As far as her music goes, Raja Kumari likes to refer to herself as the bridge between the East and the West. Her combination of hip-hop with rap has made her songs a trend in popular culture. As she mixed and matched the very similar East and West rhythms to English lyrics, she attracted an audience from both sides of the world. Finally performing in LA for the first time, fans are excited to see what the American-Indian rapper will have to offer at the Roxy Theater.

Apart from that, just recently, Kumari released her new single called ‘Shook’. In the song, she references her Indian background as she raps to the bass. She seamlessly integrates Eastern fashion into Western-style music.

US rapper CupcakKe, real name Elizabeth Eden Harris, left a disturbing tweet last night (8 January) mentioning suicide. Soon after, she was taken to the hospital by Chicago police. The 21-year-old tweeted “I’m about to commit suicide”. This immediately caught the attention of her friends, who then contacted the police to help find her and […]By Anam Mahmood

As of now, the Chicago Police Department has accounted for CupcakKe and confirmed her safety.

Updates on the Rapper’s Safety

Soon after CupcakKe made the suicide tweet, comedian Elijah Daniel, a close friend of the rapper, posted a series of updates on his own Twitter account. He was one of the several people who asked the Chicago Police Department to check up on CupcakKe. He also made sure to update her followers and reassure them while corresponding with her family, friends, and the police.

UPDATE: Chicago Police got to Elizabeth’s place and she has been taken to a hospital. I don’t have any further information beyond that, but will update when i do.

Reportedly, the police admitted CupcakKe to the hospital for a “mental evaluation” rather than injuries.

“Officers went out a few times to check on Elizabeth,” Chicago Police Department told Radio 1 Newsbeat.

Furthermore, Elijah tweeted: “I’ve never felt so relieved and sad at the same time.”

ive never felt so relieved and sad at the same time, @CupcakKe_rapper i love you more than you’ll ever know. you’re one of the sweetest souls ive ever had the pleasure of knowing, and you’re not leaving us. we won’t let it happen.

Dark Themes in CupcakKe’s Music

CupcakKe rose to fame in 2015 after two of her songs went viral on YouTube. She is known for using her music as a medium to speak out about different issues. These include themes such as female sexuality, masturbation, body image, etc.

Moreover, she’s also an avid supporter of the LGBT community and even released a song titled “LGBT”.

However, CupcakKe has also produced songs with darker themes. They range from subjects such as child abuse to homelessness. Most of these songs were written from her perspective, as a first person. She also has music related to suicide.

In 2016, she released a song titled “Pedophile”, which told the story of a 15-year-old who was abused by a man ten years older.

According to what she told Dazed magazine last year: “Being homeless, living in shelters, dealing with over-aged, older men that hit on me… all that is in the music.”

“The world should know it, so that the next girl will know how to deal with it when the situation comes to her. I’m not the only one who has to deal with that situation; I know it’s many, many girls.”

It’s obvious that CupcakKe’s family and fans might have missed out on earlier signs of her depression. Moreover, her songs tell the stories of traumatic events she had to face in the past. This is why it’s so important to take mental health seriously. We can’t afford to ignore anyone who displays suicidal tendencies or even self-depreciating behavior. It must always be considered with the utmost importance and seriousness. We never know what someone else could be going through.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please contact the following for support:

No doubt, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj were all the rage in pop music in 2018. But they’re not the only female rappers who broke trends and lit stages. Over the past year, many hidden talents have revealed themselves. And some of these female rappers really stood out – what with their witty rap lyrics […]By Anam Mahmood

No doubt, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj were all the rage in pop music in 2018. But they’re not the only female rappers who broke trends and lit stages. Over the past year, many hidden talents have revealed themselves. And some of these female rappers really stood out – what with their witty rap lyrics and unorthodox flairs.

1. Saweetie

If you don’t know who Saweetie is, you’re missing out on a queen.

Diamonté Harper, known professionally as Saweetie, is an American rapper and songwriter from Hayward, California. After the release of her debut single, ‘Icy Grl’, she was signed to Warner Bros. Records in partnership with Artistry Worldwide. She released her first major label EP, High Maintenance, in March 2018.

The rapper already has a fairly great fan base, with about 0.65 million subscribers on YouTube. However, she’s still grossly underrated. Classy with just the right amount of edge, this girl is going places. Her sassy lyrics and melodious voice, coupled with sexy song rhythms make for the perfect mix of hip-hop and rap.

Saweetie definitely deserves more recognition and she might just be the next big thing in 2019!

2. CupcakKe

This 21-year-old rapper probably qualifies as one of the best on this list.

Elizabeth Eden Harris, known professionally as ‘CupcakKe’, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Harris began her career as a rapper by uploading music on YouTube in late 2012. She has about 0.43 million subscribers on YouTube, as of now.

Her videos and lyrics show her strong sense of personality. She even released a song titled ‘LGBT’ in support of the LGBTQ community, so there’s that! Her music makes it evident that CupcakKe isn’t afraid to show people what she thinks or feels. She is open and unapologetic when it comes to rap.

3. Raja Kumari

With her beautiful Indian heritage and cultural flair, Raja Kumari brings something completely unique to the music industry. She is best known for her collaborations with notable artists like Gwen Stefani, Fifth Harmony, Fall Out Boy, etc.

Her new single, ‘Shook’, released just a month ago, showcases Indian trends and traditions. Successfully integrating Eastern fashion into Western-style music, Kumari created some pretty badass rap songs last year. In the song ‘Shook’, she seamlessly integrates her cultural values into the lyrics and video.

4. Dounia

Dounia is my personal favorite female rapper/singer these days. Recently, she released an entire album titled ‘The Avant-Garden’. The album is the definition of subtly angry, sassy music brimming to the edge with self-confidence. The songs ‘Rich Girl Mood’ and ‘Avant Garde’, defining enough in their names, are the perfect summary of what the album showcases.

Through her lyrics, Dounia expresses her anger towards past record producers who apparently rejected her music. Well, it was definitely their loss! There’s no doubt Dounia is going to blow up in 2019.

5. Kyah Baby

Kyah Baby is undeniably talented when it comes to rap music. She can freestyle like a boss, creating songs that mix up hip-hop and rap. Just two months ago, she released the single ‘Heart of the City’ on YouTube. The lyrics and video of the song show her sense of complete fearlessness and camaraderie with her crew.

6. Lady Leshurr

Last but not the least, Lady Leshurr is no less when it comes to the top rap music.

Melesha Katrina O’Garro, known professionally as Lady Leshurr, is a British hip hop rapper, singer, and producer. She is best known for her series on YouTube, “Queen’s Speech”. The series is a couple of music videos showcasing her freestyles, the fourth of which went viral in 2016.

Moreover, her song ‘Where Are You Now?’ hit over 7 million views on YouTube. Lady Leshurr definitely has the potential to become one of the best female rappers in 2019.